Scuff Removal From White Porcelain

The Causes

• You can make a scuff mark on a white porcelain sink with the pots and pans used for cooking. When you wash the dishes, the silverware may leave marks when dragged across the bottom of the sink. Scuff marks can also be caused by the use of abrasive cleaners such as scouring powders or liquid cleaners not designed for your type of porcelain. A cleaning sponge with a scouring side can also leave those tell-tale dark scratches on the surface of your porcelain.

Cleaning Options

• Several varieties of non-abrasive liquid cleaners work well to remove scuff marks. Use a sponge or soft cloth for application and cleanup. Store- and name-brand magic cleaning sponges made for kitchen and bathroom applications are designed to eliminate the scuff marks on porcelain. With some products the surface needs to be be dry; with others the porcelain surface needs to be wet for the product to work properly. Read the directions for application and the manufacturer's recommendations for use before purchasing any product to clean white porcelain.

Homemade Remedies

• Keep your cleaning expense to a minimum by using a homemade remedy to remove the scuff marks. Bleach and a sponge takes some effort, but the results are a clean, disinfected surface. Baking soda also works; dampen the surface and sprinkle baking soda over the area. Cover the baking soda with a clean cloth or paper towels and wet the surface with hydrogen peroxide. Allow this to sit for half an hour and then remove the paper towels. Rinse the area with clean water. The scuff marks should be gone.

Maintenance

• Keep your white porcelain looking clean with routine maintenance. A quick scrubbing after you do the dishes or after a bath removes any light scuff marks. Use a bath mat or rubber sink mat to avoid scuffs in case something is dropped onto the surface. Avoid harsh chemicals or products, such as corrosive cleaners, that may stain the surface.